Madsebakke, Bronze Age petroglyph site in Bornholm, Denmark.
The Madsebakke archaeological area contains over 1000 rock carvings spread across granite surfaces, featuring ships, sun crosses, and foot symbols.
Created approximately 3000 years ago, the petroglyphs at Madsebakke represent one of Northern Europe's largest collections of Bronze Age rock art.
The stone carvings display numerous symbols including 11 ships, 5 sun crosses, and 4 foot signs, revealing aspects of ancient Nordic societies.
The site offers parking facilities near Allinge stadium at Stadionvej, with informational panels explaining the significance of different carvings.
Research indicates that specific ship petroglyphs and sun circle crosses align with the sunrise during the winter solstice on December 21.
Location: Bornholm regional municipality
GPS coordinates: 55.28195,14.78886
Latest update: March 8, 2025 09:22
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